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    Reporting a concussion immediately or within 3 days of experiencing symptoms can significantly reduce recovery time for student athletes. Data from the USAFA Cadet Clinic showed that athletes who reported within 3 days of a concussion had an average recovery time of 14.6 days, while those who waited longer than 3 days to report averaged 40.6 days to recover. The document stresses the importance of athletes reporting concussion symptoms right away to coaches or trainers.

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    Reporting a concussion immediately or within 3 days of experiencing symptoms can significantly reduce recovery time for student athletes. Data from the USAFA Cadet Clinic showed that athletes who reported within 3 days of a concussion had an average recovery time of 14.6 days, while those who waited longer than 3 days to report averaged 40.6 days to recover. The document stresses the importance of athletes reporting concussion symptoms right away to coaches or trainers.

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    Reporting a concussion immediately or within 3 days of experiencing symptoms can significantly reduce recovery time for student athletes. Data from the USAFA Cadet Clinic showed that athletes who reported within 3 days of a concussion had an average recovery time of 14.6 days, while those who waited longer than 3 days to report averaged 40.6 days to recover. The document stresses the importance of athletes reporting concussion symptoms right away to coaches or trainers.

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    IC ATHLETES WAITING JUST 3 DAYS 

    TO REPORT A CONCUSSION =
    DOUBLED RECOVERY TIME

    40.6 DAYS
    Data compiled from
    intercollegiate athletes in
    USAFA Cadet Clinic

    14.6 DAYS

    REPORTING REPORTING 
    RIGHT 3 DAYS
    AWAY LATER

    REPORT IMMEDIATELY
    IF YOU THINK YOU ARE EXPERIENCING
    CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS, TELL A
    COACH OR ATHLETIC TRAINER
    If you have any questions, please contact Dr. D'Lauro in the Behavioral Science Department at chris.dlauro@usafa.edu

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